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Liberation 80

This May, discover the story of Liberation

Enjoy free talks, tours, walks and events. See our brand-new exhibition ' Life After Liberation' and meet some characters from the 1940s.

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We're open all year round so come and explore Jersey’s heritage and visit our landmark castles and museums
Places to visit
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    Elizabeth Castle

    Visit a fortress just off the coast of Jersey to explore 400 years of history.

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    Mont Orgueil Castle

    A medieval castle with links to the English Crown and amazing views across to France.

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    Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry Gallery

    An interactive adventure about Jersey’s seafaring history and the Occupation Tapestry Gallery tells the Island’s story during WW2.

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    La Hougue Bie

    A peaceful and ancient site where you can visit one of the oldest buildings in the world.

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    Hamptonne Country Life Museum

    A picturesque country farm estate from the 15th century sharing the story of Jersey’s rural life.

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    Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House

    In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.

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What's on?

There’s always something new to discover, a new story to share or a memory to create, take a look at what’s on and be part of the Island story

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Seeing the Light

A FREE exhibition inspired by the exceptional properties of the light in Jersey.

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The Legacy of the SS Vega

Explore how Jersey has transformed from an aid recipient during the Second World War into a force for global humanitarian support.

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Language Room

Step into our language-inspired room, where a specially commissioned Jèrriais soundscape and explore what language means to people.

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The stories of Jersey

Learn a little more about our Island's heritage

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    The language of Jèrriais

    This ancient language has woven itself into the fabric of Jersey’s identity, its vocabulary is shaped by the Island’s landscape, agricultura

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    Witch Trials in Jersey

    The Channel Islands have been described as ‘proportionate to their size, the witch hunting capital of Atlantic Europe.’

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    Corn riots

    Learn about the corn riots of 1769, why they happened and how this public protest inspired change.

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    Lillie Langtry 

    Every age has its own idea of beauty and in Lillie Langtry we have the epitome of a late 19th century "pinup".  

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    Claude Cahun and Jersey

    Claude Cahun (1894-1954) was an artist, photographer and writer, best known today for surreal self-portrait photographs.

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Discover the Island's stories

Find out what makes our Island so special, read some of the heritage stories and discover our Island story.

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Start your family history research

Discover your story this year and start your family history research online or in-person at Jersey Archive.

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Historic places to visit for free

There's lots of free history and heritage to explore, here are some of our top picks

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    Jersey Museum, Art Gallery & Victorian House

    In the heart of St Helier you’ll discover the story of Jersey - free entry.

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    Signal Station

    The Island’s only working signal station, displaying weather warnings and signals for special occasions.

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    Dolmen de Faldouët

    A free-to-access dolmen built around 6,000 years ago to align with the rising sun on the spring and autumn equinox.

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    Le Hocq Tower

    One of Jersey’s unique coastal defence towers.

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Historic environment record (HER) for Jersey

An extensive online resource and research tool about the heritage of Jersey showcasing the Island’s rich diversity of archaeological sites, finds, historic buildings and landscapes.

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